Connections hints for Thursday, April 16, 2026

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Connections #1040 · Thursday, April 16, 2026 · edited by Wyna Liu

Tap four words you think belong together — we only say yes, one away or no.

Stuck? Pick a color and tap for the next hint. Each tap gives away a little more: Kind of group → First letters → One word → The theme → Full group.

  1. Yellow (easiest)0/4 hints
  2. Green0/4 hints
  3. Blue0/4 hints
  4. Purple (trickiest)0/4 hints
Show all Connections answers for April 16, 2026 (spoilers)
  • Tease (yellow): NEEDLE, RIB, RIDE, ROAST
  • Thermostat Settings (green): AUTO, COOL, FAN, HEAT
  • Features Of A Catwoman Costume (blue): BODYSUIT, CLAWS, MASK, WHIP
  • Training ___ (purple): BRA, CAMP, DAY, WHEELS

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